Orbit Culture Announce North American Headline Tour Set for Top of 2026

Sweden's ORBIT CULTURE are thrilled to announce their forthcoming headline North American tour.

The trek kicks off February 18 and runs through April 10, making stops in most major cities in the U.S. and Canada. It marks the band's first headline tour in support of the new album Death Above Life, out now via Century Media, in these markets.

The tour will feature support from OV SULFUR and ATLAS. All dates are below.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 14 at 10am local time.  Get tickets here.

"We're beyond excited to return to North America and unleash the 'Death Above Life' tour across the continent, joined by Ov Sulfur and Atlas. We can't wait to see everyone out there," the band states.

ORBIT CULTURE ON TOUR:
WITH OV SULFUR + ATLAS:

2/18 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
2/19 — Portland, OR — Star Theater
2/20 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
2/22 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theater
2/24 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
2/25 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
2/27 — Saskatoon, SK — Louis'
2/28 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theater
3/03 — Toronto, ON — Opera House
3/05 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
3/06 — Ottawa, ON — The Bronson
3/07 — Buffalo, NY — Electric City
3/09 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
3/10 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore Silver Spring
3/11 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater
3/13 — New Haven, CT — Toad's
3/14 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
3/16 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues Cleveland
3/17 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
3/18 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
3/20 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave II
3/21 — Detroit, MI — El Club
3/23 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
3/24 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
3/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
3/27 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues Orlando
3/28 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
3/30 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
3/31 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
4/01 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
4/03 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theatre
4/05 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Grand at The Complex
4/06 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
4/07 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
4/09 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
4/10 — Los Angeles, CA — Regent Theater  

Hailing from the small town of Eksjö, Sweden (located between the revered metal cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm), the quartet (guitarist and vocalist Niklas Karlsson, guitarist Richard Hansson, bassist Fredrik Lennartsson and drummer Christopher Wallerstedt) have grown into a global force, melding together riffs that are equal parts thrash, death metal and industrial with arresting hooks and a layered atmosphere that invites comparison to Gojira, Metallica and Static-X while carving out something that is uniquely their own.
 
ORBIT CULTURE's 2023 album, Descent and its subsequent EP release, The Forgotten topped many year-end lists in 2023 including Metal Hammer who described the album as: "a formidable entwining of modern metal’s most effective and exciting strands into an impressive milestone." Exhaustive worldwide touring and a steady stream of crowd-pummeling festival slots across the globe have set the stage for something much larger.
 
Orbit Culture are a band poised. They are the sound of metal in the most modern sense.

SharpTone Signs Mothica // Singer Releases "Evergreen Misery" Video

SharpTone Records is thrilled to announce that the label has signed MOTHICA to its worldwide roster. 

To herald the signing, MOTHICA has shared the video for the  new single "EVERGREEN MISERY."

Watch it below.

"Writing 'Evergreen Misery' was a journey full of every twist and turn you could imagine," Mothica shares, pulling back the curtain to share details about the song's redemptive factor with her dedicated fanbase. "I was a few months out of rehab and I needed to release this simmering anger and deep melancholy that I was numbing for so long. Getting swept up into the underbelly of the music industry took a huge toll on my mental health. When I checked into a 30-day treatment program, I was ready to leave music entirely. The behind the scenes stirs up a lot of animosity, envy and sorts of ugly emotions. I took a step back to focus on my recovery, and finally felt ready to reconnect with the pure feeling of writing music again.

She continues, "The lyrics are a reflection of some energy vampires I've had in my life. People I let into my life who tried to borrow elements of my story as their own, knowing they didn't experience the pain my art stems from. There's a dark humor in that for me, this idea of 'take what you want from me, my misery is bottomless' — which is a bit dramatic, but that's how it felt."

Mothica finishes, "I knew I wanted to step into a heavier era with this next release, which my fans have deemed 'Rockica' with my releases like 'Nocturnal,' my Polyphia collab, or my Bring Me The Horizon remix. I grew up going to metalcore shows and it finally felt like the right time to pull from that side of myself. I love Nine Inch Nails, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Wage War, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescence, and so many other artists in the scene that combine cinematic synths, gritty guitars and big emotional hooks. Working with my producer Elliot Polokoff helped me carve out what this era sounds like, and what flavor of rock felt undeniably true for Mothica."

Renewal and rebirth is what lead the singer to her new label home.

"While writing this new era of music, I knew I was taking a step in a different sonic direction," she explains. "The entire team at SharpTone Records really saw my vision with both the music and the visuals I create. I'm so excited to announce this partnership with SharpTone Records to elevate the next evolution of MOTHICA."

ABOUT MOTHICA:
Rather than immolating in the light of a flame, MOTHICA absorbs the heat and fashions the embers and ashes into anthems rooted in dark alternative soundscapes and hyper-charged by heart-wrenching metal catharsis. The singer, performer, and consummate creative has unfettered herself from the throes of addiction, held back thoughts of suicide, wrestled with mental health, and grew as an artist and as a woman. For the past decade, MOTHICA has woven her multi-sensory sonic cocoon around a diehard audience. The songstress has entangled listeners in the embrace of albums such as Blue Hour [2020], NOCTURNAL [2022], and Kissing Death [2024]. Regarding the latter, Wonderland marveled at how "this raw, vulnerable, and deeply cathartic collection of tracks is paired with expansive, cinematic visuals," while LADYGUNN hailed it as "an innovative audio/visual journey that delves into her intricate relationship with life, loss, and mental health." EARMILK raved "KISSING DEATH is bold, important, and transformative," and KERRANG! christened it "brilliant."  Leveraging art school roots, her experience as a sought-after illustrator and graphic designer, and unstoppable D.I.Y. drive, she handcrafted an inimitable world, powering everything from merchandise design to creative direction on videos and photo shoots. Moreover, she has collaborated with Polyphia, Scene Queen, and Papa Roach and toured with Coheed & Cambria, Halestorm, and many others. Along the way, she has tallied hundreds of millions of streams. Projecting her voice with intensity and opening up her heart with intention, MOTHICA sounds reborn on her debut for SHARPTONE and more to come.

Shamrock Slaughter 2026 Headliners Announced.

SHAMROCK SLAUGHTER's 2026 lineup is here and it slays.

The promoters have announced the full lineup for the 2026 edition, which brings the brutality March 13-14 of next year at Piere's Entertainment Center + Stan's Room in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

A whopping 28 bands will perform across two stages during the course of the two-day event. Get tickets here.

The lineup features iconic acts, rising forces, and fresh blood all under one roof for one of the Midwest's heaviest weekends. If you don't go, you WILL be infected with a major case of FOMO.

Death metal legends INCANTATION will headline Friday night's festivities, while Ohio modern metal merchants SANGUISUGABOGG will close out Saturday night.

Vendor applications are open through January 31. Apply by sending an email here if you'd like to peddle your wares at this can't miss event.

Gravemind Entertainment, LLC is the official promoter of Shamrock Slaughter Fest 2026.

"I grew up in this scene, surrounded by people who live and breathe this music," says promoter Braxton Keyser. "Shamrock Slaughter Fest was built from that same passion — to bring together every part of death metal and extreme music under one roof. For our first year to feature one of the biggest names in metal today, legendary bands that helped shape the genre, and young acts keeping it alive — that says everything about where this scene is right now. My goal is to keep building something the fans, the bands, and the entire community can be proud of, and with their support, take it even further every year."

Other sponsors include DNA Entertainment, Ablated Records, Comatose Music, Obscenery Films, Sweaty Fingers Design, and more.

Alt-Pop Trio Exploring Birdsong Reveal Video for New Single "Romanticise" + Announce 2026 Tour

Exploring Birdsong are stepping into a new era with their stunning single "Romanticise," released today via Long Branch Records.

Stream "Romanticise" here

Watch the video below

The trio has also announced a 2026 UK headline tour. Catch Exploring Birdsong at the following locations.

9/23 — Glasgow, UK — Classic Grand
9/24 — London, UK — Islington Assembly Hall
9/25 — Bristol, UK —  Strange Brew
9/26 — Manchester, UK — Gorilla 

Exploring Birdsong are headlining London's St Pancras Old Church tonight, November 5, and tomorrow, November 6. After the first date sold out in two minutes, the band added a second. This also sold out in minutes, underlining the breathless excitement building around the group.

"'Romanticise' is centered around a relationship plagued by toxicity," the band shares. "Written from the perspective of the perpetrator, lyrically it depicts the needless and unnecessary frustration and anger shown towards their partner. The chorus had to be catchy. This was written first, and as the writing process developed and lyrical content was formed, we wanted the breakdown section to match the chaotic and aggressive nature of the lyrics."

The band continues. "The opening line to the chorus is a sarcastic jab at the protagonist's partner — 'You could romanticise a car wreck at eighty' — it illustrates their frustration at a tenaciously positive outlook, and is followed by 'Would you anatomise the way I'm behaving?,' shifting the blame from themselves as if their behavior is being overly scrutinized when questioned. The song is written, unfortunately, from personal experience."

The alt-pop trio, centered on Lynsey Ward's stunning vocals, showcase a richer and more expansive element with their newest effort — a mature evolution from the organic rawness of their piano-led roots. Despite the shift in sound first signaled with the acclaimed 2024 singles "The Collapse," "Weight in Gold," "All I Lack," and "Stitch," the three-piece has not sacrificed any of the emotional intimacy or genre-blending beauty that sets them apart.

The voice of Ward (also of Espera), mixed with the talents of Jonny Knight (bass + keyboards) and Matt Harrison (drums), help forge a truly unique approach to songwriting and modern heavy music. 

Previously, the band has supported Katatonia and Sleep Token as well as a main stage appearance at RADAR and Euroblast festival. Straddling pop, progressive rock, and uncategorizable genre-blending beauty, the band is mostly unplaceable, but "Romanticise" suggests flashes of Everything Everything's inventiveness, the dramatic flair of Kate Bush, and the synth-heavy intensity of Enter Shikari — whilst remaining uniquely Exploring Birdsong.

EXPLORING BIRDSONG ARE:
Lynsey Ward — Vocals, Piano
Jonny Knight — Bass, Synthesizers
Matt Harrison — Drums, Percussion

Status Quo's Francis Rossi Announces "The Accidental" Out 1/30

The Accidental by Francis Rossi, releasing by earMUSIC on January 30 on CD, LP, and Digital formats, comes as something of a surprise.

It was certainly a surprise to Francis, who had no plans to record an album. "This truly came out of nowhere," says Rossi. "I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special."

While Rossi's previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, this album, his first in seven years, marks a true return to the energetic, guitar-driven sound that made him a legend with Status Quo.

The Accidental sees Francis Rossi playing to his strengths, but taking risks, cutting loose, and exploring new territory — this album is all about old bones and fresh blood.

The fresh blood in question comes largely from Hiran Ilangantilike, a guitarist who was originally a school friend of one of Francis' children, and co-producer Andy Brook. What became the sessions for The Accidental was initially born of just plugging in and making some serious noise, but something clicked in the studio. Lightning was indeed bottled: There was a swing and a groove, and the songs started pouring out. With John "Rhino'"Edwards and Leon Cave later laying down the bass and drums parts, and Amy Smith again bringing an extra dimension on back-up vocals, this became a project with a bite and DNA all of its own; albeit Francis' playing is a distinctive as ever. Almost all of the songwriting credits reflect this fresh and collaborative ethos, though there are two that bear the classic Quo hallmark: Rossi/Young. Rossi produced The Accidental; co-producer Andy Brook recorded, mastered, engineered, and played on the record, and co-wrote three tracks.

Kicking off with a flourish "Much Better" segues into the ebullient "Go Man Go," teeing up future classic "Push Comes To Shove" and the plaintive yet strutting blues singalong of "Back On Our Home Ground" [who will be the first sports team to adopt this one?]. By then the engine is well and truly running, and the highlights keep coming. The chug and chant and choppy chords of "Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)" give way to the cantering "Picture Perfect," which could only be a Rossi number. The long strides of "November Again" distill a melancholy refrain into a catchy chorus, and the epic "Beautiful World" channels vintage era Quo with enough guitar to get the balcony of the Glasgow Apollo bouncing again. "Time To Remember" is built around a piano line and swaying melody and serves as a poignant and powerful coda to an extraordinarily strong set of new songs.

Pre-order The Accidental here

Today’s announcement coincides with the launch of the first two songs: "Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)" and "Go Man Go" are available for streaming and download now.

Listen to the digital 2-track single below.

"For anyone who liked any of my solo albums previously, well, I've no idea what you'll make of this one because it's a real departure, but I love it," Rossi says. "It's loud, the guitars are right to the fore, and there are some great songs there."

This new album finds Francis Rossi once more at the top of his game, with a searing yet thoughtful collection of rockers that will please anyone who likes their dose of heavy cut with melody and verve. Mark Twain said that the accident is "the greatest of all inventors" when there are no rules, expectations or preconceptions, anything can — and will — happen. The Accidental proves that amazing things unfold when an artist with an unrivaled track record is inspired to create new music — even after more than 50 years of success — by the sheer love of playing. That unbridled joy is where the elemental magic that animates The Accidental is conjured.

Avatar Release "Don't Go In The Forest" Album + Share Video for Title Track

The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have finally unleashed their latest masterwork Don't Go in the Forest. Listen and get the album HERE.

Avatar will hit the road for their massive North American headline run, beginning November 5 in Phoenix. All dates are below.

Regarding the album, Eckerström has explained, "The secret ingredient is that we still feel like we're just getting started. Don't Go In The Forest is an album filled to the brim with stuff we've never done before. It's all songs and concepts we haven't been close to touch until now. The mind is wild and we have lost ourselves in the darkest woods, filled with memories, and fantasies. Forbidden thoughts that must be spoken."

He furthered, "It would have been impossible to make this album at any other time than now. That's all we ever wanted, and I think you'll find it's all you ever wanted too."

Avatar’s growth and momentum has only accelerated in recent years. There's the critically acclaimed, 2023-released album Dance Devil Dance, which included their first #1 at Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay, "The Dirt I'm Buried In." There have been scores of sold-out headline shows across the globe, and an actual fossil named after them. The list goes on and on. 

Avatar will spend the foreseeable future (if not forever) on the road. See below for a complete rundown of the band's planned tour activity for the next two years.

Avatar shows no sign of pausing to take a breath in their quest for absolute world domination — much less stopping. 

2025 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR:
11/5 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren 
11/6 — San Diego, CA —  The Observatory San Diego
11/7 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/8 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
11/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theater 
11/11 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre 
11/12 — Boise, ID — Revolution 
11/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union 
11/15 — Denver, CO — Fillmore 
11/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore 
11/18 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee 
11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit 
11/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE 
11/22 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/23 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring 
11/25 — Huntington, NY — Paramount
11/26 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
11/28 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
11/29 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
11/30 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester's Paristown Hall
12/2 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theater
12/4 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
12/5 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
12/6 — Tulsa, OK —  Tulsa Theater
12/7 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

For centuries the circus would come to town. Now, for the first time in history, the gravitational pull of Avatar is so strong that the town is coming to the circus. A circus deep in the forest. A forbidden place. A taboo you are destined to break.

AVATAR ARE
Johannes Eckerström — Vocalist
Jonas Jarlsby — Guitarist
Tim Öhrström — Guitarist
 Henrik Sandelin — Bassist 
John Alfredsson — Drummer

Myrath Drop Video for "Until The End" (Feat. Amaranthe's Elize Ryd) — WATCH // Announce New Album "Wilderness of Mirrors"

Tunisian x French progressive metal band Myrath are back with the video for the stunning new single "Until The End," featuring Elize Ryd, the powerhouse vocalist of Amaranthe. Released today alongside the official announcement of their seventh studio album, Wilderness of Mirrors, the single marks the beginning of a bold new era for the band.

"Until The End" is a cinematic duet that explores the fragile line between truth and illusion, blending Myrath's signature Middle Eastern melodies with arena-sized metal and soaring choruses. The collaboration with Ryd adds a dramatic, emotive layer, making the track an instant highlight of the upcoming album.

Listen to "Until The End" here.

Watch the video below

Wilderness of Mirrors will be released March 27 via earMUSIC and features 10 brand-new, emotionally charged tracks that continue Myrath's evolution. Fans can expect a journey through fantasy and reality, from haunting melodies to thunderous riffs and cinematic arrangements.

To celebrate the release, Myrath will embark on a major European tour starting in April 2026, bringing Wilderness of Mirrors to fans across 16 countries.

With millions of views on their epic videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Wilderness of Mirrors represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal’s most exciting acts.

Pre-orders for Wilderness of Mirrors and tickets for the European tour are available now. Don't miss the next chapter in Myrath's epic musical journey.

More info about the European tour dates and tickets here

Pre-order the new album here

Mayhem Announce New Album "Liturgy of Death" Out 2/6 + Unvei Video for "Weep for Nothing"

The most influential black metal band of all time is back with their seventh studio album Liturgy of Death

With this new opus, Mayhem reaffirm their status as the most uncompromising force in extreme metal music. Four decades into their career, Mayhem turn their focus toward the inescapable reality of death. Liturgy of Death examines loss, fear of dying, powerlessness, and the fragility of existence through a stark and unrelenting lens.

Stream "Weep for Nothing" here

Watch The visualizer Below. 

"Weep for Nothing" turns the fear of mortality into revelation, a hymn to nothingness where grief becomes meaningless. With its cold and fast grandeur, razor-sharp riffs. and a suffocating atmosphere, the band channels it channels the essence of mortality without offering solace or escape.

Pre-order Liturgy of Death here

With Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila, Morten, and Ghul locked into a unit tighter than ever, Liturgy of Death celebrates Mayhem's own legacy, a continuation of the raw and uncompromising sound that defined their beginnings. The result is a merciless record — dark, fast, and unrelenting —that captures the band in their most dangerous and vital form. 41 years since their formation in Langhus, Mayhem remain a defining force in Norwegian black metal, continuing to shape the sound they helped create.

MAYHEM LINEUP:
Attila Csihar — Vocals
Ghul — Guitar
Hellhammer — Drums
Necrobutcher — Bass
Morten — Guitar

Fearless Welcomes Minute After Midnight to the Roster + Artist Shares "Masochist" Video


FEARLESS RECORDS is thrilled to welcome MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT to the label's global roster. 

Minute After Midnight is the brainchild of Derrick Ryan, having sprouted from the fertile musical grounds of Nashville in 2016.

To celebrate the new partnership, the artist has shared the video for new single "MASOCHIST." Watch it below.

With "Masochist," feeling bad feels oh so good!

The track is deceptively upbeat, with mid-tempo, alt rock x pop melodies and a playful, perfectly measured sprinkling of synths, electronics, and riffs. You will find yourself bobbing your head and singing along to the song's existential chorus, which asks, "Why am I like this?"  It's a banger through and through, seamlessly weaving a tapestry of pop, rock, and emo. 

"It's a song that makes you smile while simultaneously breaks your heart, it sounds uplifting, but at its core is a brutally honest, sad confession," Ryan explains. "Writing 'Masochist' felt like ripping open my chest and letting the world see the beauty in my self-destruction — an anthem laced with nostalgia that exposes a vulnerable glimpse into my inner world."

Minute After Midnight's 2023-released single "Ghost" catapulted to 7.6 million Spotify streams and landed on the SiriusXM Octane airwaves. The song and Minute After Midnight's plentiful, hook-laden alt rock melodies, which play with textures, captured the attention of powerhouse label Fearless Records, who promptly signed the artist to a global record deal. Minute After Midnight cross-pollinates both an intimate, created-in-my-bedroom vibe with room-filling production sound. It's this exercise in contrasts that defines "Masochist." Ultimately, it's a pop rock banger that indicates where Minute After Midnight is headed — musically and professionally. 

Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen Shares Video for "Teeth Marks" (Feat. Haley Roughton of Gore)

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN has teamed up with GORE. singer Haley Roughton for the new single "TEETH MARKS."

Watch the video below.

Wallen states that the song is about "Love, hate, pain, power, and the all consuming cycles of obsession."

The interplay between Wallen and Roughton is nothing short of magical, as his melodics collide full force into her sung/scream style, resulting in a master class in vocal dynamics. Add some ferocious riffs and undeniable hooks and "Teeth Marks" leaves, well, a musical mark.

Wallen released his most recent solo album Infinity Now last year via Rise Records. Get it here

He has since dropped a string of singles, including the anthemic "Dead Inside." Watch the video here. He also delivered his gorgeous take on Avril Lavigne's contemplative classic "I'm With You." Watch the video here. Prior to that, Wallen shared the standalone single "Us Against the World." Watch the video here

ABOUT KEITH WALLEN:
Keith Wallen is a prolific songwriter responsible for soaring melodies and hypnotic hooks heard across modern rock radio. The West Virginia-born troubadour uses his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of '80s favorites like The Police and Depeche Mode to the big moody riffs of '90s grunge heroes like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots. 
 
His co-writing collaborations include compositions with Saint Asonia, Fuel, We Came As Romans, Red, Dorothy, and Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's Love And Death. Wallen bares his soul as a solo artist with earnest resolve, powering his honest anthems with commanding vocals. 
 
A former member of Adelitas Way, Keith was among his first calls when Benjamin Burnley decided to reform and reconfigure his band. Dark Before Dawn, Breaking Benjamin's powerhouse comeback, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Ember followed in 2018. 
 
Keith's self-produced acoustic and piano-driven Allies EP arrived in 2014. His debut solo album, 2021'sThis World Or The Next, featured "Dream Away," a song streamed 1.4M times on Spotify alone. His second solo album, Infinity Now, includes production and co-writing contributions from Kevin Thrasher (RIVALS, Jelly Roll) and work with Dan Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker) and Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). 
 
Produced by Kevin Thrasher (Jelly Roll, RIVALS) and mixed by Joel Wanasek (Rain City Drive, Scott Stapp), Keith's sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, extends a warm invitation into the singer/songwriter's heart and mind. Hard rock bombast meets intimate pensiveness via engaging songs like "Blackout," "Strings," and first single, "Headspace Holiday."
 
As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist or songwriting collaborator, the common threads through Keith Wallen's work are honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit. 

Return to Dust Share "New Religion"

Buzzed-about rock band RETURN TO DUST — Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums] — just wrapped their first arena tour, supporting Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace. The band is not stopping for a moment and will capitalize on the momentum by hitting the road to support Mammoth and Myles Kennedy this fall. Get tickets here.

Their share the explosive new single "New Religion." Listen here

Watch the lyric video below

The gritty riffs, gloomy tone, and grungy vocals capture everything that Return To Dust are — a modern rock band that nods to the past, while blazing their own path with their unique, modern sound.

”We are born into expectations about what our life should and shouldn't be," the band says about the song's deeper meaning. "if you let them influence you without resistance, you're no better off than a frog slowly boiling to death in a pot of water.”

It has been a busy few months for Return to Dust, having appeared at Louder Than Life and Aftershock, as new hit single "Bored" is No. 12* at Active Rock radio

RETURN TO DUST ON TOUR:
WITH MAMMOTH + MYLES KENNEDY:

10/31 — Rancho Mirage, CA — Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa
11/01 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
11/04 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
11/05 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
11/07 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Concert Hall
11/08 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
11/09 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
11/11 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
11/12 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues
11/14 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
11/15 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
11/18 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater & Ballroom
11/19 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
11/20 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/22 — Onamia, MN — Grand Casino Mille Lacs
11/23 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
11/25 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
11/26 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
11/28 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
11/29 — La Vista, NE — The Astro
12/02 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
12/03 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre
12/06 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
12/07 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
12/12 — Seattle, WA — Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday*
*Radio Show

Return to Dust proudly look to the '90s-era grunge as a key source of inspiration for their grainy, gnarly, and modern blend of hard rock. 2024 saw the band unveil its independent self-titled full-length debut, Return To Dust, including standout single "Belly Up," which rose through the Active Rock chart  and was praised by Distorted Sound as "a grungy, punky thrill ride," while Revolver applauded the group's "Alice In Chains-inspired form of modern-day grunge." In the aftermath, they lit up the stages at major festivals like Inkarceration, Welcome To Rockville, and Sonic Temple, and joined rock legends Chevelle and Sevendust as support on tour. The group next signed to LAVA Records/Republic Records and dropped the Speak Like The Dead EP, which yielded the hit single "Bored." Tours with Pop Evil, Billy Corgan And The Machines Of God, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace ensued, and the band also appeared at Louder Than Life and Aftershock. With 2026 squarely in their sites, there is no ceiling to what Return to Dust can achieve. Fans can go here for more.

Trivium Release "STRUCK DEAD" EP + Share Title Track Video — WATCH // Headline Tour Kicks Off Tour

GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; and bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO — have released the three-song EP STRUCK DEAD , via longtime label Roadrunner Records. Get it here

Trivium have shared the video for the title track. Watch it below

"In August 2023, we set out to design and build our own studio at The Hangar — a place to create freely, on our own terms," says Gregoletto about the EP's genesis.

The creative catalyst, though, was the band's past and desire to see what's next. "Born from months of revisiting and performing Ascendancy in full, this EP channels that familiar power and spirit while pushing into new territory," he continues. "We feel that Struck Dead stands as the first step into a bold new era for us and we happy to finally share it with all of you.”

While it may only be three songs in length, in typical Trivium fashion, it packs a powerhouse punch, thanks to masterful riffing and the dual-style vocal prowess the band has built its nearly three-decade reputation on! It was produced by Trivium and recorded with Mark Lewis at the band's aforementioned Hangar Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was mixed and mastered by Josh Wilbur.

Trivium will embark on The Struck Dead tour, which kicks off today, October 31, in Myrtle Beach and runs through December 14, with an epic hometown show in Orlando.

Special guests Jinjer will appear, while Heriot will serve as support. All dates are below. Get tickets here

TRIVIUM ON TOUR:
WITH JINJER + HERIOT:
11/4 — London, ON — Centennial Hall
11/6 — Québec, QC — Videotron Centre
11/7 — Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/8 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena
11/10 — Warren, OH — Packard Music Hall
11/11 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo River Works
11/12 — Lancaster, PA — Freedom Hall
11/14 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
11/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Eagles Ballroom
11/16 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/18 — Indianapolis, IN — The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/19 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/20 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater
11/22 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
11/24 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
11/25 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Events Centre
11/26 — Missoula, MT — The Wilma
11/28 — Spokane, WA — The Podium
11/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
12/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
12/3 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
12/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
12/6 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
12/7 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live 
12/9 — Springfield, MO  — Shrine Mosque
12/10 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater 
12/12 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans
12/13 — Dothan, AL — The Plant 
12/14 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live

Kreator Pay Homage to Dario Argento's Horror Classic "Suspiria" in "Tränenpalast" (Feat. Britta Görtz) Video

Metal titans KREATOR have released a new single from their sixteenth full-length, Krushers Of The World, which will be out on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Arriving just in time for Halloween, the song "Tränenpalast" is a comprehensive homage to horror maestro Dario Argento's 1977 cult film Suspiria, which is hailed by fans as one of the most defining genre entries of its era. While the lead melody references the film's original score by Italian prog band GOBLIN, lending it a melodic death metal touch, the lyrics mention "the three mothers," an ancient witch coven from the Suspiria universe. In addition, the music video created by acclaimed masters of the macabre, Grupa 13, features KREATOR performing in the film's haunted ballet school setting complemented by disturbing images of said witches in various stages of transformation.

You can watch the video below — if you dare!

"Tränenpalast" features vocal coach Britta Görtz of extreme metal band HIRAES.

Mille Petrozza comments,"'Tränenpalast' è il nostro tributo alla grande tradizione del cinema italiano. Ci siamo ispirati al classico Suspiria di Dario Argento e al suo epico remake firmato da Luca Guadagnino. Musicalmente, ci inchiniamo ai grandi Goblin, in diretto dialogo con il maestro Claudio Simonetti. Speriamo che la canzone vi piaccia tanto quanto piace a noi.  Solo amore per i grandi! Salve alle orde!"

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"'Tränenpalast' is our tribute to the great tradition of Italian cinema. We drew inspiration from Dario Argento's classic Suspiria and Luca Guadagnino's epic masterpiece remake. Musically, we bow to the great Goblin, in direct conversation with maestro Claudio Simonetti. We hope you enjoy the song as much as we do. Only love to the greats! Hail to the Hordes!"

Pre-order/presave Krushers of the World here.

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING FORMATS:
Limited 3LP + 2CD Digipak Deluxe Box Set (Black/White/Red Splatter LP + transp. Red 2LP) w/ demon figurine & pin by Cave Toys, LP-sized 24-page photo booklet, beer coaster, patch, poster and alternate box artwork (CD2 and LP2+3 contain bonus live album "Krushing Classics 1985-1990")

Limited 3LP + 2CD Digipak Ltd. Box Set (Gold/Red ink spot LP + transp. Orange 2LP)
w/ LP-sized 24-page photo booklet, beer coaster& poster (CD2 and LP2+3 contain bonus live album "Krushing Classics 1985-1990")

Black LP
Red LP
Transparent Red / Black Marbled LP
Orange / Black / White Splatter LP
Dark Red / White Corona LP
Red Gold LP
Gold / Black Marbled LP

Limited Edition 2CD Digipak 
(CD2  contains bonus live album "Krushing Classics 1985-1990")

Jewelcase CD

Digital Album

FESTIVALS:
5/21 — Baltimore, MD — Maryland Deathfest 2026

Surprise! Currents Drop "All That Follows" EP Today + Share "Rise & Fall" Video

Connecticut metalcore outfit CURRENTS have released their new EP All That Follows via SharpTone Records.

Listen here

The band has also shared the video for "Rise & Fall," which features career archival footage. Watch it below.

"'ALL THAT FOLLOWS' is the end of The Death We Seek. These are some of our favorite songs thus far and the beginning of a new chapter for us. We kept this close to our hearts and trusted our guts on what we really wanted. These songs are an exercise of independence, experimentation and collaboration within the band to lengths we haven’t gone before," says Wille. "Here, we explore disillusionment, inequality, betrayal, and the ambiguity of life and its purpose. This world can be both a great and terrible place; and good or bad, we pour all of those experiences into our music. While the result is rarely a happy story, sharing it all with you is always such a positive and cathartic experience. We're proud to put this out into the world and to see you connect with it in your own way."

Long before tallying hundreds of millions of streams and playing to sold-out crowds, the spark behind Currents began to flicker as early as 2011. Wille had joined the fold during 2015, and the band pushed forward with a series of critically acclaimed fan favorite releases such as The Place I Feel Safest [2017], I Let The Devil In EP [2018], The Way It Ends [2020], and The Death We Seek [2023]. Following the latter's release, Everything Is Noise raved, "Currents are one of the few that are capable of crafting a modern metalcore sound that is unrelenting in every which way whilst still being incredibly accessible." Beyond praise courtesy of MetalSucks and more, Distorted Sound rated it "9-out-of-10," proceeding to profess, "It makes the future of this brilliant set of musicians one of the most exciting prospects in music to this day." Along the way, they shared stages with everyone from Parkway Drive and Beartooth to Ice Nine Kills, We Came As Romans, and Miss May I.

 CURRENTS ARE:
Brian Wille — Vocals 
Chris Wiseman — Guitar 
Ryan Castaldi — Guitar 
Christian Pulgarin — Bass 
Matt Young — Drums

Volumes Announce New Album "Mirror Touch" Out 12/12 + Share "S.O.A.P." Visualizer

15 years into their career, Volumes have weathered ups, downs, time, trends, and everything else life could throw at them only to come out stronger on the other side. Against all odds, a devout audience has ridden shotgun and grown with them every step of the way, waiting for this moment.

The Los Angeles quartet — Michael Barr [vocals], Raad Soudani [bass], Myke Terry [vocals], and Nick Ursich [drums] — are thrilled to announce their fifth album, titled Mirror Touch. It will be released digitally on December 12 via longtime label Fearless Records. The physical album will arrive on February 27 of next year. Pre-order it here

Volumes have dropped the visualizer for the new single "S.O.A.P." Watch it

Volumes have never sounded as confident and assured as they do on this riff-roaring new single. Crunchy, industrial-tinged production, screamed vs. melodic vocal interplay, and a thunderous breakdown signal the beginning of the new era of Volumes. If Meshuggah or Fear Factory entered into a cage match with the Terminator: Judgment Day's T-1000 liquid antagonist, it would sound a lot like "S.O.A.P."

"'S.O.A.P.' is about pure and impure indulgence," the band explains. "Good versus evil. Playing with fire or magic — the lines are blurred here. We self-nurture habits that are deemed immoral, although who is the person making that decisions for us?"

Through a decade-and-a-half, Volumes' quiet impact has been felt, with over 167 million streams in the U.S. alone, widespread acclaim, and sold-out shows. They've carved out their own corner of heavy music with an inimitable hybrid of head-crushing polyrhythmic prog-spiked metal, hardcore spirit, and unbridled attitude. They have assuredly leveled up over the course of albums such as Via [2011], No Sleep [2014], Different Animals [2017], and Happier? [2021]. KERRANG! hailed the latter as "an album that gives a nod to the band's past while still bringing in new ideas." Meanwhile, the group shared stages on tour with everyone from Ice Nine Kills and Born of Osiris to Dance Gavin Dance and Counterparts. The Los Angeles group continues to fortify a full-on sensory assault with thick riffing, chilling soundscapes, and the venomous bite of its incomparable two-headed vocal hydra.

GASKET Share "Purest Existence" Video

Baltimore quartet GASKET will drop heir self-titled debut album on November 21 Blue Grape Music. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the new track "Purest Existence." It's a two-minute blast of grimy, gnarly riffage. Watch and listen below

"'Purest Existence' is about rejecting the world around you and finding a place in-between to exist," shares vocalist Flynn Joseph Zimmer.

GASKET have been doling out a perfectly executed and lethal mix of crusty punk, gnarly, old school hardcore, and grimy metal since their formation in 2022. They quickly hit the road, touring up and down the East Coast and honing their metallic chops. Their filthy sound and DIY ethic caught the attention of Blue Grape Music, which swiftly signed the band. They released two EPS — Dull the Needle (2023) and Babylon (2024) — before hunkering down to craft their self-titled, debut full-length.

GASKET ARE:
Flynn Joseph Zimmer — Vocals
Maxwell Bagster-Collins — Bass
Calvin Mumma — Guitar
 Austin Jenkins — Drums

DISTANT Start A New Era W/ "Desolation" Video

Just a few days prior to starting another brutal touring cycle, Dutch/Slovakian down-tempo/deathcore band DISTANT are releasing a new song and video for "Desolation" (Edit + Camera: Bart Sperling) that comes with a trigger warning — viewer discretion is advised.

Watch the video Below.

The band comments, "'Desolation' marks the most aggressive and intense chapter of our sound to date. After months of reinventing our songwriting approach, we built a brand-new digital guitar amp from the ground up and handled the entire mix and master ourselves to push our sound to the limit. The result is raw, heavy, and uncompromising, a perfect vessel for lyrics that channel our rage against the corruption, greed, and systemic misconduct poisoning this world. It's pure passion and aggression, captured in its most unfiltered form."

DISTANT are touring through the end of the year. All dates are below.

DISTANT HEADLINE:
11/2 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Underground
11/3 —  El Paso, TX — The Rockhouse Bar & Grill
11/5 — San Diego, CA — Soda Bar
11/24 — Kingston, ON — The Mansion
12/8 — Lubbock, TX — Jake's Sports Cafe and Backroom
12/10—  Baton Rouge, LA — Chelsea’s Live
12/11 — Pensacola, FL — The Handlebar

EVISCERATOUR W/INGESTED, OV SULFUR, CELL, + CRUCIFIXION:
11/6 — Fresno, CA — Full Circle Brewing Co.
11/7 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
11/8 — Portland, OR — Dante's
11/9 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
11/11 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
11/12 — Kelowna, BC — District
11/13 — Calgary, AB — Dickens Pub
11/14 — Edmonton, AB — The Starlite Room
11/15 — Saskatoon, SK — Black Cat Tavern
11/16 — Winnipeg, MB — The Park Theatre
11/18 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
11/19 — Cudahy, WI — X-Ray Arcade
11/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
11/21 — Kitchener, ON — The Hub
11/22 — Ottawa, ON — Club Minou
11/23 — Québec, QC — La Source de la Martinière
11/25 — Columbus, OH — The KING of CLUBS
11/26 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
11/28 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle Brewing Co.
11/29 — Nashville, TN — The End
11/30 —  St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
12/2 — Wichita, KS — WAVE
12/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall
12/4 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
12/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
12/6 — Pomona, CA — The Glass House

Teen Mortgage Partner With Revolver to Premiere "Disappear" — WATCH // Band Touring This Fall + Next Spring

Washington, DC punk duo TEEN MORTGAGE — guitarist/vocalist James Guile and drummer Ed Barakauskas — have teamed up with Revolver to premiere the lyric video for gloriously discordant, grimy punk new single "DISAPPEAR."

Watch and listen Below.

"'Disappear' was inspired by The Almanac Singers 'I Don't Want Your Millions Mister,'" Guile states. "The subject matter is as relevant now as it was back then. Soulless technology barons continue to bring about a second gilded age for the USA. History shows us this type of feudalism goes hand in hand with fascist control. We present a very easy solution: These fascists must disappear." 

"Disappear" is featured on the band's debut album DEVIL ULTRASONIC DREAM, out now via Roadrunner Records. Get it here.

Teen Mortgage, who have shared stages with the likes of Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins. are in the middle of a headline tour. Get tickets here.

They will hit the road hard in 2026, as well, as they are set to tour with Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun, and Combat next spring. All dates are below.

TEEN MORTGAGE ON TOUR:
HEADLINE 2025:

10/28 — Bellingham, WA—The Shakedown
10/31 — Edmonton, AB, Canada—Double Dragon
11/1 — Calgary, AB, Canada—Modern Love
11/2 — Saskatoon, SK, Canada—Capitol Music Club
11/4 — Winnipeg, MB, Canada—Sidestage
11/5 — Minneapolis, MN—Zhora Darling
11/7 — Omaha, NE—Slowdown
11/ 8 — Iowa City, IA—Gabe's
11/ 9 — Cudahy, WI—X-Ray Arcade | Games, Music, and More
11/11 — St. Louis, MO—The Sinkhole
11/12 — Louisville, KY—Zanzabar
11/14 — Indianapolis, IN—Turntable
11/15 — Lakewood, OH—Mahall's
11/16 — Pittsburgh, PA—Bottlerocket Social Hall
12/10 — West Hollywood, CA—The Roxy Theatre
12/13 — Buffalo, NY—Buffalo RiverWorks 
 
WITH JOYCE MANOR, MILITARIE GUN, + COMBAT:
SPRING 2026:

3/09 — Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren 
3/11 — Austin, TX—Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater 
3/12 — Houston, TX—House of Blues Houston 
3/13 — Dallas, TX—House of Blues Dallas 
3/14 — New Orleans, LA—House of Blues New Orleans 
3/16 — Orlando, FL—House of Blues Orlando 
3/17 — Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre 
3/18 — N. Myrtle Beach, SC—House Of Blues Myrtle Beach 
3/20 — Baltimore, MD—Nevermore Hall 
3/21 — Boston, MA—Citizens House of Blues Boston 
3/22 — Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore Philadelphia 
3/24 — Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount 
3/25 — Buffalo, NY—Asbury Hall 
3/26 — Toronto, ON Canada—The Danforth Music Hall 
3/27 — Detroit, MI—Majestic Theatre 
3/28 — Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed 
4/26 — Madison, WI—The Sylvee 
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN—Varsity Theater 
4/30 — Des Moines, IA—Wooly’s 
5/01 — St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall 
5/02 — Lawrence, KS—Liberty Hall 
5/04 — Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium 
5/05 — Salt Lake City, UT—The Depot 
5/07 — Great Falls, MT—The Newberry 
5/08 — Calgary, AB Canada—The Palace Theatre 
5/09 — Edmonton, AB Canada—Midway Music Hall 
5/11 — Vancouver, BC Canada—Commodore Ballroom 
5/12 — Seattle, WA—The Showbox 
5/13 — Portland, OR—Roseland Theater 
5/15 — San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore 

Fox Lake Release "Freestyle" Remix + Touring With Poppy In EU Next Spring + Touring With Greyhaven in the U.S. This Fall

Denver nu-hardcore trio Fox Lake have announced a UK/EU tour with heavy, boundary-pushing artist Poppy next spring. The dates kick off on March 4 in Glasgow, UK and wrap on April 4 in Stockholm, Sweden. Full dates are below.

Fox Lake recently collaborated with Phase One for a remix of their lead single. "Freestyle" (Phase One Remix) was released last week via Sounds of Mayhem. Listen HERE and watch the video Below

The band will soon tour the U.S. with Greyhaven, with stops in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and more. Fox Lake's upcoming touring, both domestically and overseas, demonstrates how universal the band's sound is and that it can reach and delight audiences far and wide.

Rising from the heart of Colorado's heavy music scene, Fox Lake are redefining what modern hardcore can sound and feel like. Known for their explosive live performances, crushing riffs, and unflinching emotional depth, Fox Lake channel the intensity of life's chaos into anthems that hit with both fury and honesty. NEW WORLD HEAT is out now.

WITH GREYHAVEN:
11/12 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung-Fu Necktie
11/14 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
11/15 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
11/16 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
11/19 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
11/20 — Greenville, SC — Radio Room
11/21 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
11/22 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
11/23 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
11/26 — Nashville, TN — The End
11/29 — Dallas, TX — RBC
12/1 — Anaheim, CA — The Parish @ HOB
12/2 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
12/5 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theatre
12/6 — Kansas City, MO — The Rino
12/8 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
12/9 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
12/10 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
12/11 — Louisville, KY — Whirling Tiger*
12/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
12/13 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome

New Miserable Experience (Feat. Members of Revocation, Rosetta, Rivers of Nihil) Drop "Payback from God" Video

New Miserable Experience, featuring an all-star cast with members of RosettaRevocationModel Prisoner, and Rivers of Nihil, return with the video for the hard-hitting new single "Payback from God," streaming now via Pelagic Records.

Watch the video Below

Stream the single here

True to their signature energy and rich tones, drenched in tension and melancholy, "Payback from God" dives to the heart of the moment, questioning and reflective of turbulent times.

It's the first glimpse of the band's new album, coming January 23 via Pelagic Records. Pre-orders will be available November 19.

New Miserable Experience are a Philadelphia-rooted collective that reshapes heavy-music rigor into expansive, melody-forward songs through alternative synth-rock. What started as a file-trading collaboration between vocalist/bassist David Grossman (ex-Rosetta) and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Mahesh Kost (Model Prisoner) expanded into a full band that now includes Rosetta drummer Bruce "B.J." McMurtrie Jr., technical metal bassist Brett Bamberger (Revocation), and guitarist Brody Uttley (Rivers of Nihil). 
  
Each member of New Miserable Experience contributes a distinctive sonic fingerprint. The vocals act as the emotional center, delivering lines that feel confessional and immediate; synths and guitars are constructed with shimmering arpeggios and decisive motifs; percussion and production choices blend groove and tension within electronic nuance; and bass work often functions as a countermelody, lifting refrains and anchoring transitions. Together, the five players emphasize careful craft over spectacle, shaping a song that rewards patient listening.

NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE ARE: 
Josh Kost
 Brody Uttley
Brett Bamberger
David Grossman
BJ McMurtrie